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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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